Professional Development Opportunities Jobs in Chicago, IL

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LBS1 Teacher (year round option, $1500 sign on bonus)

Company: LearnWell

Location: Forest Park, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

Additionally, you will monitor and adjust teaching strategies to ensure student success and maintain accurate attendance and session reports.

Engineering Project Manager

Company: JobTarget for Sun Chemical Corporation

Location: Northlake, IL

Posted Jun 28, 2025

Manage engineering consultants and contractors to ensure project success. 5-10 years of experience in project engineering or comparable technical roles.

Service Plumber - NO ON CALL

Company: TR MILLER HEATING AND COOLING

Location: Tinley Park, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

Maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Run on average 4-5 residential service calls daily. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

Early Career Assistant Planning Project Manager

Company: WSP

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 29, 2025

Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical…

Customer Support Associate

Company: Drive Sally

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

Complete driver onboarding (pricing, contract execution, vehicle matching). In this role, you will meet with and handle service requests for our prospective and…

Service Coordinator

Company: National Lift Truck

Location: Franklin Park, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

Answer phones – transfer calls and take messages accordingly. Open work orders for service calls according to procedure. Issue purchase orders for sublet labor.

Grant Accounting Manager

Company: Jane Addams Resource Corporation

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and private grant regulations,…

Technical Team Lead

Company: Velvetech

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

Future projects as highly loaded SaaS web-based services for automating business processes in the field of medicine, insurance, finance, energy, including…

607- Sales Associate - Sales Associate

Company: Forman Mills

Location: Burbank, IL

Posted Jun 29, 2025

As one of America's fastest-growing regional retail companies, Forman Mills is constantly seeking the best and brightest talents to drive the continued growth…

Registered Nurse, Immediate Care

Company: Loyola University Health System

Location: Burr Ridge, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

Triage - Handles nurse-directed telephone calls from patients and seeks appropriate input and direction from the physician or functions from signed protocols if…

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for Professional Development roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level Learning Specialists earn $50k–$70k, mid‑level L&D Managers command $80k–$110k, and senior L&D Directors receive $120k–$160k. Executive roles such as VP of Learning can exceed $200k, especially in large tech firms.
What skills and certifications are most valued in PD positions?
Key skills include proficiency with LMS platforms like Cornerstone, SAP Litmos, or Moodle; instructional design frameworks (ADDIE, SAM); microlearning authoring in Articulate 360 or Captivate; data‑analytics tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI); and video production. Certifications such as ATD Associate, CPLP, CILIP, or Microsoft Certified: Learning Designer boost marketability.
Are Professional Development jobs available for remote work?
Yes. Instructional Designers, Learning Technologists, and Training Specialists frequently work remotely or in hybrid models. Corporate Trainers and Learning & Development Managers may require occasional on‑site presence for workshops or pilot programs.
What career progression paths exist within PD roles?
Typical advancement moves from Training Coordinator to Instructional Designer, then to L&D Manager, followed by Director of Learning, and finally VP of Learning or Chief Learning Officer. Each step adds responsibility for strategy, analytics, and budget oversight.
What industry trends are shaping the future of Professional Development?
AI‑driven adaptive learning, microlearning on mobile, learning analytics dashboards, gamification, and skill‑marketplace platforms are elevating PD. Companies are also prioritizing continuous learning cultures to close skill gaps in data science, cybersecurity, and cloud management.

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